Care provider Runwood Homes has launched the Bite Sized Nutrition Initiative to support its residents living with dementia.
Dementia can lead to co-ordination difficulties, which means that using cutlery efficiently can be a task. Residents living with Parkinson’s, arthritis or recovering from a stroke may also have difficulty utilizing cutlery.
With this in mind, Runwood Homes launched the Bite Sized Nutrition Initiative to further educate kitchen teams across the group on suitable foods for residents with differing needs and requirements.
“The initiative will promote dignity and independence as it reduces the need for hands on assistance. It will also provide a nutritionally balanced diet; providing finger foods that are not buffet style,” it said.
“It is both person-centred and inclusive, as residents who may have difficulty using cutlery can still feel included and comfortable in the mealtime experience.”
Runwood Homes group hospitality manager Chris Williams said: “Our Bite Sized Nutrition Initiative provides a nutritionally balanced diet and is person-centred, meaning residents who may not have felt comfortable eating certain foods can now feel included”.
“Myself and James Cotton, group development chef, are excited about training our chefs with these simple recipes to prepare, cook and serve,” he added.
